Senior Analyst (Energy) | Paris

FTI France SAS; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International team

Professional development

Job summary

Compass Lexecon seeks an experienced power market modeller/consultant to conduct quantitative analyses using energy system models across Europe. You will work on long-term capacity expansion, short-term dispatch, and power prices projections, collaborating with regulators, utilities, and clients.

The role requires 2–5 years in energy consulting or related sectors, with strong modelling and data manipulation skills in Python, R, and Excel; English proficiency is mandatory and other European

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in energy consulting, with regulatory authorities or in energy utilities.
• Experience in power market modelling (long-term capacity expansion, short-term dispatch), power prices projection, supply and demand dynamics, wholesale market analysis, ancillary services market analysis, power plants valuation
• Experience in power market simulation software (e.g. Plexos, BID 3, PyPSA, Antares)
• Experience in data manipulation (time series analysis, data collection and cleaning).
• Working knowledge of statistical packages or programming languages (Python, R, etc.)
• Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance or Statistics from a leading university
• Fluency (both spoken and written) in English is mandatory, Fluency is German or French is a plus
• Other European languages are desirable
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
• Commitment to high-quality and accurate work
• Strong solution orientation and analytical skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Quantitative analysis using energy-specific models and modelling platforms (power market model, Python tools)
• Preparation of reports and summaries of analysis
• Active participation in client meetings and conference calls
• Participation in our business development efforts

Skills

Power market modelling

Python/R

Data manipulation

Excel/Office

Client communication

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Engineering/Finance/Statistics

Tools

Plexos

BID 3

PyPSA

Antares

Job description

Who We Are:

We are one of the world's leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society. Our Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes. Our EMEA Energy Team, with 60 professionals across Europe, is at the forefront of the transformation of energy markets. We advise governments, regulators, energy companies, financial investors, and legal counsels on issues spanning:

• Market design and regulation of electricity, gas and hydrogen markets across the entire value chain
• Energy transition strategies, climate policy, carbon markets, and decarbonisation pathways
• Industrial decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness
• Valuation of energy assets and investment decisions for utilities, infrastructure funds, and industrials; due diligence support
• Market and financial modelling
• Competition and State aid investigations
• Regulatory and commercial disputes, including arbitration and litigation support

Our company is global and our EMEA Energy Team focuses on Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Our work combines cutting-edge economic research, deep energy sector expertise with applied market and financial modelling to help clients navigate the rapid transformation of energy systems. Our recent public studies include, a modelling focussed study for Energie Nederland on Resource Adequacy and the future design of the Dutch electricity market, a modelling based impact assessment of a Swedish capacity remuneration mechanism for Svenska kraftnät, a report for Naturgy Foundation on the evolution of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a modelling focussed study for Nuclear Europe on the role of nuclear power generation in a low-carbon Europe in 2050, Business Europe on European competitiveness in the energy and climate transition, a report for Eurelectric on the evolution of system flexibility needs and the evolving concept of security of supply, a report for the Clean Air Task Force on the deployment of clean power technologies. Due to expansion of our Energy practice in Europe, we are currently looking for an experienced power market modeller/consultant with several years of professional experience in consulting, regulatory authorities or with energy utilities. You will work on both quantitative modelling and regulatory issues across Europe. You can be located in any of our European offices (i.e. Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, Brussels, London and Helsinki) and will continuously work with colleagues in other offices.

Typical duties will include:

• Quantitative analysis using our energy-specific models and using our energy system modelling platforms (power market model based on Plexos, bespoke tools in Python, data analysis).
• Preparation of reports and summaries of analysis.
• Active participation in client meetings and conference calls.
• Participation in our business development efforts.

Benefits of your career at Compass Lexecon:

• A competitive salary with additional benefits
• A variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Client interaction and responsibility from day one
• Excellent development opportunities
• An international team from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• A steep learning curve, in a supportive and collaborative team
• Comprehensive training programs

Experience and Skills Required:

• 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in energy consulting, with regulatory authorities or in energy utilities
• Experience in power market modelling (long-term capacity expansion, short-term dispatch), power prices projection, supply and demand dynamics, wholesale market analysis, ancillary services market analysis, power plants valuation
• Experience in power market simulation software (e.g. Plexos, BID 3, PyPSA, Antares)
• Experience in data manipulation (time series analysis, data collection and cleaning).
• Working knowledge of statistical packages or programming languages (Python, R, etc.)
• Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance or Statistics from a leading university
• Fluency (both spoken and written) in English is mandatory, Fluency is German or French is a plus
• Other European languages are desirable
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
• Commitment to high-quality and accurate work
• Strong solution orientation and analytical skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

For an informal discussion on this position, please contact Pierre-Emmanuel Peslier (Senior Economist, Paris) at [e-mail].

Compass Lexecon is a leading global economic consulting firm. We provide critical economic insight in legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions, and public policy debates, across all industries. Our economists produce creative, compelling solutions, underpinned by rigorous economic thinking and cutting-edge analysis. We advise on economic issues related to competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages. Our diverse group of experts and academic affiliates is known for its integrity, creative thinking, and exceptional quality work. Our working approach is firmly grounded in shared values of integrity, excellence and collaboration. To learn more about Compass Lexecon, please visit Careers | Compass Lexecon